Robert Hughes' alleged victims used media, court hears

Court Reporter

Hey Dad! star Robert Hughes at The Downing Centre District Court in Sydney. Photo: Janie Barrett

Former Hey Dad! star Robert Hughes was targeted by one of his alleged victims in co-operation with the media, a Sydney court has heard.

Hughes has pleaded not guilty to 11 sexual and indecent assault charges dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.

In making his final address to the jury on Monday, Hughes' lawyer, Greg Walsh, referred to the significant number of paid media interviews a woman who worked with him on the show gave before she went to police with her abuse allegations.